Bike— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Give a fuller, natural reply with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid short, abrupt answers. For example, mention why you didn't have a bike and what you did instead to give the examiner context.

예시: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. Instead, my parents preferred that I walk to nearby places because they thought it was safer, and I often went with friends on foot to school and the park.

제안: Avoid saying you have no idea; try to give a general opinion even if you're not very knowledgeable. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific reasons or observations, using linking words like 'however' or 'on the other hand'. Keep it concise and natural.

예시: I think bikes are moderately popular in my country. For instance, many people use bicycles in smaller towns for short trips, but in big cities most people prefer cars or public transport because distances are longer and traffic is heavy.

× No, I didn't have.

✓ No, I didn't.

The student's response is intended to negate having a bike in the past; the common and grammatically correct short answer to 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is 'No, I didn't.' The original 'No, I didn't have.' is a sentence fragment because the main verb 'have' needs an object or the auxiliary alone can stand: 'didn't' already carries the verb meaning, so include only 'didn't.' Suggestion: use short answers after 'did' questions (No, I didn't; Yes, I did) or a full sentence such as 'No, I didn't have a bike.'

× I have no idea because I have never been interested in bikes so I'm just using my foot.

✓ I have no idea because I've never been interested in bikes, so I usually walk.

There are multiple issues: 'I have never been interested in bikes' is acceptable but contracting 'I have' to 'I've' improves naturalness; 'so I'm just using my foot' is unidiomatic in English. 'Using my foot' attempts to mean 'I walk' or 'I go on foot.' Also 'so' should separate clauses with a comma. The tense 'have never been interested' (present perfect) fits the meaning. Replace 'I'm just using my foot' with 'I usually walk' or 'I go on foot' to convey habitual action. Suggestion: use natural expressions for modes of travel (walk, go on foot) and include a comma before 'so.'